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Clinical Research Article

Improving mental health following multiple disasters in Australia: a randomized controlled trial of the Skills for Life Adjustment and Resilience (SOLAR) programme

Mejorando la salud mental luego de desastres compuestos en Australia: Un ensayo controlado aleatorizado del programa Habilidades para Adaptación Vital y Resiliencia (SOLAR en su sigla en inglés)

改善澳大利亚复合灾难后的心理健康:生活调整和心理韧性 (SOLAR) 计划的随机对照试验

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Article: 2284032 | Received 24 Jul 2023, Accepted 20 Oct 2023, Published online: 11 Dec 2023

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